Honors Program
Tradition & Distinction For More Than a Century
The Honors Program at Rosemont College is a century long tradition of academic distinction, boasting alumni such as ambassadors, scientists, lawyers, and even the inventor of the disposable diaper! If maximizing your college experience both inside and outside the classroom appeals to you, then our Honors Program is the perfect fit.
This program fosters a community of scholars who thrive in a personal, challenging, and rewarding atmosphere. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to take specially designed courses from our diverse faculty, providing the depth and richness you seek. Eligible students will be notified of their qualification.
Program Highlights
How to Successfully Complete the Honors Program

Honors Program Foundation

Transfer Students

Honors With Distinction
"What one is called to do, one is called to do with all their might."
Inspiration from the Venerable Cornelia Connelly, Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus,
the Sponsoring Congregation of Rosemont College

Admissions Closed
Per the merger agreement with Villanova University, Rosemont College is no longer admitting new students.

Michelle Moravec, PhD
Professor of History & Discipline Coordinator of History & Women's & Gender Studies, & Director of the Honors Program
Paulette Hutchinson, Dean
Undergraduate College Academic Dean, Title IX Coordinator
E. Jay Kolick, MS, MBA, Dean
Schools of Graduate & Professional Studies
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First Year Students
Honors Scholars take a minimum of 21 credits as follows:
- First Year Students Honors
- Ethics Honors
- Religion or Theology Honors
- Writing 110 or Writing 170 Honors
- Humanities General Education Honors
- Two Honors Colloquiums in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course
All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic careers.
Transfer Students
Honors Program Foundation Students
Students are invited to join the program after their first semester of the first year. Honors Scholars take a minimum of 18 credits as follows:
- Ethics Honors
- Religion or Theology Honors
- Writing 170 Honors*
- Humanities General Education Honors
- Two Honors Colloquia or Seminars in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course
All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic career.
* Students who transfer in credit for writing will select an appropriate substitution for these courses.
Honors Program Foundation Transfer Students with Associate of Arts
Honors Scholars take a minimum of 12 credits as follows:
- Religion Honors
- Ethics Honors
- Two Honors Colloquia or Seminars
All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic career.
Honors with Distinction
Option 1
Complete all Honors Foundation requirements as Honors + 2 additional Honors Colloquium or Seminar (30 credits):
- First Year Students Honors
- Ethics Honors
- Religion Honors
- Theology Honors
- Writing 110 Honors*
- Writing 170 Honors*
- Humanities General Education Honors
- Three Honors Colloquia or Seminars in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course
All Honors Scholars are also required to present their research at the annual SEPCHE Undergraduate Honors Symposium once during their academic career.
Option 2
Complete Honors Foundation requirements + 2 semester Honors thesis (9 additional credits):
Students complete a 2 semester Honors thesis, generally started in the fall of senior year and followed into the senior capstone.
Option 3
Complete Honors Foundation requirements + 2 Honors experiences (6 additional credits):
Students complete 6 credits of experiential learning as an Honors experience. One of these must be related to Honors projects on campus, and one must be off campus. Students should consult with their major advisor to determine whether these experiences will fulfill the experiential requirement for the major.
* Students who transfer in credit for writing will select an appropriate substitution for these courses.
Honors Program Foundation
Honors Scholars take a minimum of 21 credits as follows:
1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement OR Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Humanities Honors
6. Two Honors Seminars
Honors Program Foundation Transfer Students
Students admitted with an AA or 60 credits. Honors Scholars take a minimum of 12 credits as follows:
1. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Two Honors Seminars
Honors with Distinction
Option 1 Honors Foundation Plus
Honors Scholars complete all options in the Honors Foundation requirements + 1 additional Honors Seminar (30 credits):
1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement Honors
6. Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
7. Humanities core curriculum requirement Honors
8. Three Honors Seminars
Option 2 Honors Thesis
Honors Scholars complete standard Honors Foundation requirements + 1 additional Honors Seminar + a 2 semester Honors Thesis (30 credits):
1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies core curriculum requirement OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement Honors OR Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Humanities core curriculum requirement Honors
6. Three Honors Seminars
7. Two Semester Honors Thesis
Option 3 Honors Experiential Education
Honors Scholars complete standard Honors Foundation requirements + 1 additional Honors Seminar + 6 credits of Honors Experiential Education (30 credits):
1. First Year Seminar core curriculum requirement Honors
2. Ethics core curriculum requirement Honors
3. Religious Studies OR Theology core curriculum requirement Honors
4. Writing 110 core curriculum requirement Honors OR Writing 170 core curriculum requirement Honors
5. Humanities core curriculum requirement Honors
6. Three Honors Seminars in junior and senior year, one of which may be substituted with a graduate level course
7. Six credits Honors Experiential Education













